I often hear Houstonians accusing the Spurs of what is apparently some sort of mortal sin: being boring. But being awesome takes hard work over a long period of time. One great-looking shot with maximum replay value doesn’t mean squat when it occurs in a vacuum and should not inspire admiration on its own. The Spurs, on the other hand, have much to admire in their humility, teamwork, and their great sense of humor.

So please, if we again see a situation in which the Rockets are out of the playoffs, the Astros suck and, well, you already know about the Texans, give San Antonio the chance to win your support. The national media is talkin’ dynasty here. Be excited for your fellow Texans (unless it’s the Mavs).

The Houston Press is a nationally award-winning, 28-year-old publication ruled by endless curiosity, a certain amount of irreverence, the desire to get to the truth and to point out the absurd as well as the glorious.